This recipe works perfectly every time. I love the short ingredient list and minimal hands on time.

This is my new favorite cookie, it replaces a cream cheese, orange, chocolate chip cookie that I have made for years. The ends of the roll don't come out as nicely formed, but I use those as 'taste tasters' as soon as they come out of the oven.

Two more tips you might enjoy....I roll the dough rolls in pink or red sugar, or sprinkles before chilling or freezing. They look really festive when baked. This year I added 1/2 tsp of orange oil to the batter (creamed with butter and sugar). The orange-cranberry flavor was delicious!

These are absolutely awesome - first holiday cookies I made this year. Always a favorite! The cranberries are easier to chop (without getting mushy) when frozen first. I now keep a small bag in the freezer so I can make them anytime. The dough rolls keep well in the freezer for a last minute hostess gift or for coffee with friends.